Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources – Canberra ACT

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions Investing in science and technology Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the Department The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions Investing in science and technology Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.





If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the advantages and value of employment within the APS.

About the team Australia's prosperity and security are increasingly interconnected. As strategic competition, economic coercion, supply chain disruptions and rapid technological change reshape the global landscape, DISR is at the forefront of helping Australia navigate these challenges while capturing new opportunities for growth.

DISR's work spans some of Australia's most important national priorities, including critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, emerging technologies, science and research, supply chain resilience, and the Future Made in Australia agenda. Our teams work across government, and with industry, the National Intelligence Community and international partners to ensure Australia remains both economically competitive and secure.

Economic security roles in DISR provide a unique opportunity to contribute to work that has a direct impact on Australia's future. You will help shape policies and programs that strengthen sovereign capability, support innovation, improve resilience against economic and national security threats, and position Australia to respond effectively to global shocks and emerging risks.



The work is intellectually challenging, fast-paced and highly relevant to some of the most significant issues facing the nation.

We are seeking motivated professionals who are curious, strategic thinkers and keen to work on complex issues at the intersection of economic policy and national security. Whether your expertise lies in policy development, economics, industry engagement, science, technology, resources, strategy or intelligence, you will have opportunities to build specialist knowledge, influence decision-making and contribute to outcomes that matter.

Join a team that is helping shape Australia's economic future, strengthen national resilience and deliver lasting benefits for Australian industry, science and resources.

The opportunity The National Security, Strategy and Engagement section are looking for talented, motivated, and inspiring leaders to support the following functions (depending on the role):

Lead the provision of economic security advice, including the uplift and integration of national security considerations in DISR’s policy development process; and drive a range of economic security policy initiatives and stakeholder dialogues. Lead policy development and advice on a range of national security issues, including export controls, and counter-proliferation. Officers will also support and lead other team functions, including to:

Design and deliver training and facilitate discussions on national and economic security policy issues. Evolve secretariat functions to deliver high-quality products for the Secretary and Deputy Secretaries in their attendance at national and economic security committees; and support the delivery of DISR’s cont

📌 Economic Security Policy Leader (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources
📍 Canberra